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I'd like to try my hand at designing some 3D models that will be compatible with Pepakura. I downloaded Metasequoia, only problem is that I can't read Japanese and for the life of me I can't find any English versions.

...it's free, and really easy to use, although I've not done much extensive 3D modelling for Pepakura. It looks like only the pro version will export the right file formats, but it's worth a go with the free version to see if you like it first.

Hey bro! There is Blender, that is free software. For free software it is great! There is 3DStudioMax and Maya, both not so free haha... quite expensive actually. I think you can get the demo version or the student learning edition of maya for cheap or free. I love using Maya, any 3D work I've done was done using Maya

I'm rather fond of 3ds Max, awesome software. Also, rather pricey, unless you use the bittorrent discount... *cough* I've Maya before as well, and agreed, it is amazing. You can do pretty much anything, although I found it a bit harder to use.

I can't remember the name of it. But there is free software to download. My friends use it and they have their design shop. I was amazed at what I saw considering they got this software for free and they use it to show comps to the customer. Very professional I must say!